Arrow Child & Family Ministries

Arrow Child & Family Ministries Our services and programs impact over 4,000 children, teens and families each year! Together, we’re helping children thrive.

We serve children who have experienced abuse, trauma, or instability through foster care and community-based services. We recruit and train foster families to provide safe, loving homes, while also working to improve the health and stability of families in their own communities. Our Arrow Health Solutions simplifies access to medical equipment and services, and our Arrow Center for Education Schoo

ls in Maryland provides specialized education for children needing alternatives to traditional schools.

A family doesn’t become whole all at once.Sometimes forever comes through adoption.Sometimes love shows up through foste...
05/28/2026

A family doesn’t become whole all at once.

Sometimes forever comes through adoption.
Sometimes love shows up through foster care.

"We advise others that it's not necessarily what you're going to get out of it, it's what you're going to put into the lives of the youth in your home," the Buchanan's said.

One child’s identity is protected because their foster care journey is still unfolding, but their place in the Buchanan's heart is already clear.

"We've had nearly 18 placements and only adopted one, we're a foster to adopt family and are now possibly going be able to adopt another boy now," the Buchanan's said. "While we have them, something we know we can teach them are the two most important things, which is to love God and love others."

The Buchanan's want more households to fill the gap for foster youth, because some pieces that build a family are found immediately, but others could be waiting to become a part of the picture. 💙

Good drinks. Great people. An even greater mission. 🥂✨Join us for Arrow Young Professionals Happy Hour on June 18th for ...
05/27/2026

Good drinks. Great people. An even greater mission. 🥂✨

Join us for Arrow Young Professionals Happy Hour on June 18th for an evening of networking, meaningful conversations, and community connection.

Whether you’re looking to meet like-minded young professionals, learn more about Arrow’s mission, or simply enjoy a fun night out while making an impact, we’d love to see you there! 💙

📍 Eight Row Flint
🗓 June 18
⏰ 5 PM – 7 PM

“He waited.” An Arrow foster family is sharing the heartbreaking yet beautiful story of a little boy who fought through ...
05/26/2026

“He waited.”

An Arrow foster family is sharing the heartbreaking yet beautiful story of a little boy who fought through unimaginable medical challenges and held on long enough to experience the love and security of a forever family.

On the very day his adoption was finalized, he peacefully passed away surrounded by the people who fought for him, loved him and called him son.

“We truly believe he waited,” his adoptive mother, Alyssa Sadler, said. “We believe God helped him hold on until he knew he was safe, chosen and finally a part of a forever family.”

This story is a powerful reminder that foster care does involve providing a home, but it also means advocacy, sacrifice, healing and unconditional love.

We are deeply grateful to Alyssa Sadler and her family for allowing us to honor his story and share the impact of what it means for a child to be fully loved, chosen, and known. 💙

Read the full story on Arrow's website https://ow.ly/WAqH50Z2PQS

Today, we honor the brave individuals who served our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. 🇺🇸This Memorial Da...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave individuals who served our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication. 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we remember those who gave so much and reflect with gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy each day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

What makes someone family? 💭For some, it’s DNA.For others, it’s the people who choose you, love you, and stand beside yo...
05/24/2026

What makes someone family? 💭

For some, it’s DNA.
For others, it’s the people who choose you, love you, and stand beside you no matter what.

After spending more than 3,000 days in Texas foster care and experiencing 19 different placements, 15-year-old Michael finally found what every child deserves: a place to belong.

During his adoption hearing, Michael shared:
“These people really love me.”

And honestly… that one sentence says everything.

This , we’re celebrating more than biology. We’re celebrating the bonds, brotherhood, permanency, and unconditional love that foster care can create.

Because family isn’t always the one you’re born into. Sometimes it’s the people who fight for you, believe in you, and never give up on you.

The words written across their shirts couldn’t be more true:
“Defined by love, not DNA.”

During Foster Care Awareness Month, stories like Michael’s remind us why this mission matters and why every child deserves a forever family, a support system, and people they can finally call home. 🫶🏠

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/TXPW50Z1jaJ

Arrow’s Associate VP of Capacity Development, Scott Batson, recently joined the KidsCare On Air podcast for a powerful c...
05/23/2026

Arrow’s Associate VP of Capacity Development, Scott Batson, recently joined the KidsCare On Air podcast for a powerful conversation surrounding foster care, healing, and the importance of connection in a child’s life.

Throughout the episode, Scott dives into the therapeutic models and specialized approaches that help shape the way Arrow supports children and families, including concepts from the Neurosequential Network and The Whole-Brain Child.

More than theory, this conversation highlights the real-life impact of trauma-informed care and why understanding a child’s experiences can change the way we help them heal, grow, and thrive.

🎧 Listen now and read more here:
https://ow.ly/UmpZ50YZCPa

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“I’d like to solve the puzzle…” 👀The answer? Family Home Developers. 💙So… what exactly is an FHD?Family Home Developers ...
05/22/2026

“I’d like to solve the puzzle…” 👀

The answer? Family Home Developers. 💙

So… what exactly is an FHD?

Family Home Developers walk alongside foster families every step of the journey. From answering late-night questions and offering encouragement to providing resources, guidance, and continued support, they help families feel equipped and empowered to care for children in need.

Our Family Home Development Summit was more than meetings and presentations. It was a chance to collaborate, grow, share ideas, and celebrate the people helping make foster care possible every single day.

Because foster care is never about one person doing it alone. It takes a community willing to show up for children when they need it most. ✨

When Kristy and Ryan Anderson opened their hearts to foster care, they never expected a late-night call for a two-week-o...
05/21/2026

When Kristy and Ryan Anderson opened their hearts to foster care, they never expected a late-night call for a two-week-old baby girl would change their family forever.

Facing a critical shortage of local foster homes, the Andersons took the leap during a time of immense personal grief. One year later, that placement is officially their forever daughter.

"We've only changed one life, but one life can be a huge difference for the future," Ryan Anderson said.

This Foster Care Awareness Month, read how the Anderson family navigated the emotional tightrope of foster-to-adopt and why they say the overwhelming need for foster parents, respite providers and support systems is worth every second of hard work.

Read their full, heartwarming story on our website:
https://ow.ly/pnyF50Z2Ih6

Some stories remind you exactly why this mission matters. 💙When Sylvia Williams began the journey to become a licensed f...
05/20/2026

Some stories remind you exactly why this mission matters. 💙

When Sylvia Williams began the journey to become a licensed foster parent through Arrow’s San Antonio office, she was already carrying so much on her shoulders. A single kinship caregiver caring for six children she loved as her own, Sylvia faced unimaginable loss after losing her husband during the licensing process.

But even through grief, she kept going.

Because she knew if she stopped, the children could be separated.

With the support of Arrow staff walking alongside her every step of the way, from one-on-one trainings around her work schedule to countless home visits, paperwork, encouragement, and guidance, Sylvia refused to give up on keeping her family together.

And now, after months of perseverance, she officially crossed the finish line and became a licensed foster parent. 🏡✨

Just months away from retirement, Sylvia stepped into something even greater: becoming the safe place six children needed most.

This is the heart of kinship care.
This is the power of community.
And this is why we do what we do.

Stories like Sylvia’s change lives, not just for today, but for generations to come. 💙

Thinking about foster care but not sure where to start? 💙This Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re making the first step e...
05/19/2026

Thinking about foster care but not sure where to start? 💙

This Foster Care Awareness Month, we’re making the first step easier. Whether you have questions, want to learn more, or are simply curious about fostering, our recruiters are here to help — no pressure, just conversation.

One text. One call. One step could change a child’s life forever.

And if fostering isn’t for you right now, sharing this post could help it reach someone who has been thinking about taking that first step. 🫶

Find the recruiter closest to you and reach out today.

Not every life-changing moment starts big. Sometimes it starts at a folding table, a conversation, and someone willing t...
05/18/2026

Not every life-changing moment starts big. Sometimes it starts at a folding table, a conversation, and someone willing to stop and listen. 💙

Arrow was proud to partner with Texas CASA, Inc. CASA of Hidalgo County UTRGV School of Social Work and several CPA organizations this past weekend for the Hidalgo County Foster & Adoption Recruitment Event — bringing together community, connection, and awareness for children who deserve stability, support, and hope.

The need is real. The conversations matter. And the impact starts with people willing to care.

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2929 FM 2920 Road
Spring, TX
77388

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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